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Executive Assistant and Property Operations Coordinator

Tyler, TX · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

The position works closely with leadership to assist with property oversight, operational ... The private farm and hunting preserve is approximately one hour from Tyler and will typically ...

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Houston, TX · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

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Personal Assistant - Old Westbury, NY

The Estate Agency

Old Westbury, NY

$100K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Position: Personal Assistant
Location: Old Westbury, NY
Schedule: Full-Time (flexibility required; weekends in summer)
Accommodation: Live-In (car and housing provided)
Compensation: Salary DOE
Overview
A busy UHNW family of four is seeking a highly organized, hands-on Personal Assistant to support their day-to-day operations across multiple residences. This role will work closely alongside the current PA and requires a proactive, "no task too small" mindset. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, discreet, and thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
This is a long-term opportunity for someone who is grounded, focused, hands on, and prefers a more operational role within a private household.
Key Responsibilities
Personal & Administrative Support:
  • Provide comprehensive day-to-day support to the principals and existing PA
  • Assist with scheduling, coordination, and general administrative tasks
  • Handle a wide range of ad hoc requests with efficiency and discretion
Household & Property Management:
  • Support oversight of three residences, including a primary estate (~30,000 sq. ft.) and two Hamptons properties (~10,000 sq. ft. each)
  • Coordinate vendors, maintenance, and service providers
  • Assist with household organization, systems, and inventory management
  • Ensure homes are running smoothly and maintained to a high standard
Logistics & Lifestyle Support:
  • Assist with travel logistics and planning as needed
  • Help manage day-to-day household operations across multiple locations
Schedule & Flexibility
  • Flexibility required for an ever-changing schedule. No two days are the same!
  • Increased weekend support during summer months in the Hamptons
  • Ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities is essential
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in a family office or private assistant role
  • Experience working in a private home or UHNW environment preferred
  • Some yachting experience is a plus
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable with systems, logistics, and coordination
  • Discreet, professional, and service-oriented
  • Non-smoker
Ideal Candidate
  • Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented
  • Grounded, focused, and comfortable working behind the scenes
  • Organized and detail-driven with a "make it happen" mentality
  • Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a busy household
  • Team player who works well alongside an existing PA
Additional Details
  • Live-in role with private accommodations and car provided